Water System Report NY

Hicksville Water District

EPA ID: NY2902829 · 48,000 people served · 14 ZIP codes

EPA monitoring data for Hicksville Water District shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 48,000 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

A · 90
Avg Safety Score
48,000
People Served
14
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$615K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2023) to 4 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hicksville Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$148,598
Median Household Income
238,965
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
87%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hicksville Water District serves a community with a median household income of $148,598 and an estimated 238,965 residents across its service area. Approximately 87% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Hicksville Water District's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
90th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Nassau County, New York rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

71 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 97% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 21 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.01 ppt, PFOS: 0.01 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Comparable Water Systems

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46,712 people
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46,477 people
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B 0 violations
Freeport (v)
45,000 people
B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,275
PFAS Treatment $450
Total Estimated Cost $1,725

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,725 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

HICKSVILLE WD (EPA ID: NY2902829) is a community water system in New York that serves approximately 48,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 14 ZIP codes across 8 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (90/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
11801 0.001 mg/L No N/A
11802 0.001 mg/L No N/A
11815 0.001 mg/L No N/A
11819 0.001 mg/L No N/A
11854 0.001 mg/L No N/A
11855 0.001 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 7 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 7 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hicksville Water District (NY2902829) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hicksville Water District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Hicksville Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Hicksville Water District serve?

Hicksville Water District serves approximately 48,000 people across 14 ZIP codes in New York.

Where does Hicksville Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
435
Detections
1
Latest sample
6/26/2024
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 3.3 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 3.3 ppt

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

1
Confirmed Lead
4
Galvanized — Replacement Required
71
Unknown Material
15,102
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 48,000
Reported to New York

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Hicksville Water District safe to drink?
Hicksville Water District earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Hicksville Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hicksville Water District serve?
Hicksville Water District serves approximately 48,000 people with drinking water across 14 ZIP codes.
What is Hicksville Water District's water source?
Hicksville Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Hicksville Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Hicksville Water District's service area?
The Hicksville Water District service area has a median household income of $148,598. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hicksville Water District get its water?
Hicksville Water District's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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